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We are caught between the new 36 or 38 popeye9141 at 2:14am 11.19.04 Big Boats 1/766 We are trying to choose between the new model 36 or 38, and as the 38 is not being produced in the U
Water Balist Mic at 1:38am 11.19.04 Ask A Macgregor Owner 6/1121 I have had thoughts of moveing back to the "trailer sailor" idea and would like a little imformation
Rust on and replacement of valve at a through-hull Jim Dort at 1:10am 11.19.04 Big Boats 0/807 In repairing some freezer/refrigerator malfunctions on my 1999 420 (freezer thermostat rusted out, a
Leaking Keel Bolts Brad18361 at 12:07am 11.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/987 Leking keel bolts, any true fix to this problem. Early model #39.
C320 Leaking Keel Bolts Brad18361 at 12:05am 11.19.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 1/922 I am sure someone has expelled on this subject before, We have Hull #39 and with the aft bolts leaki
feedback elena at 11:47pm 11.18.04 Ask All Sailors 2/1054 I am considering buying a boat, and I am right now checking pros and cons of the buying, I wonder ho
How is the Swim Ladder Attached? Tom at 10:42pm 11.18.04 Mid-Size Boats 3/852 I have a 1986 H34 and the swim ladder has worked its way loose on one side. Has anyone had to re-at
Alternator Sense Wire ? Dale4407 at 10:36pm 11.18.04 Ask All Sailors 3/1201 Has anyone heard of installing a resistor or a diode in the sense wire from the alternator/regulator
New Hunter 25 Crazy Dave Condon at 10:14pm 11.18.04 Smaller Boats 2/849 I have now been informed the new Hunter 25 will not make the winter shows. Anticapted arrival in Ma
Rplacement Cushions Rick at 9:48pm 11.18.04 Ask A Catalina Owner 0/661 I am looking to replace my internal cushions on my 83 C30 and would like some options. The factory
Trailer or Cradle needed to Rent William Carter at 9:31pm 11.18.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 1/988 HELP!!! I need to rent a trailer or a steel cradle that will accomidate my new/old 1974 Hunter 25.
Head Hoses Quality Time at 9:21pm 11.18.04 Mid-Size Boats 6/1099 I just purchased a 1992 Hunter 28. The openings to the two aft lockers is very tight (too small for
Beneteau 461 Refrigeration FrigoboaSeries 500 Plus Mike Gibson at 6:29pm 11.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 0/1467 Frigoboat Refrigeration - Heat Exchanger Hi all,Can anyone help me. I have a frigoboat eutectic re
Frigoboat Refrigeration - Heat Exchanger Mike Gibson at 6:17pm 11.18.04 Ask A Beneteau Owner 3/1624 Hi all,Can anyone help me. I have a frigoboat eutectic refrigeration system (Series 500 Plus). Toda
'85 Hunter 33 Rudder Steve G at 11:19am 11.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/1052 I've been on the hard for three weeks now. Recently I noticed that my rudder (original fiberglass) i
272LE: water in the V berth samphire at 10:46am 11.17.04 Ask An Oday Owner 5/1174 I've just found water under the starboard cushion in my V berth -- seeming to come from the bulkhe
Who knows where to find...... Gary at 10:38am 11.17.04 Ask A Hunter Owner 3/785 H31the little black rubber bumpers that the lazarette hatches rest on when shut. They have one scre
Prop for Hunter 40 Joe Newirth at 10:38am 11.17.04 Big Boats 6/1105 I have wanted to change the prop on my Hunter 40. It does not seem to motor as fast as it sails and
a new used o'day222 owner Robert sklenka at 9:46am 11.17.04 Ask An Oday Owner 4/988 Hi, I?m a knew member to this forum just purchasing a used O?day 222(84). The boat looks pretty nice
Stuffing box wax replacement Palmer King at 9:17am 11.17.04 Mid-Size Boats 4/1119 It is time to replace the wax in the stuffing box. I've never done this before, but many have said i

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Inflatable boat trailers? Justin_NSA at 5:05am 02.10.21 You beat me to this... likewise :biggrin:
Managing the Mal de Mer? SFS at 5:05am 02.10.21 I too recommend meclizine (Bonine) over Dramamine. It is effective even after you are ill. But don
Managing the Mal de Mer? RoyS at 5:04am 02.10.21 Wife likes Bonine. Our dog's vet has advised that it can be given to dogs as well. Certain points of
1989 Catalina 22 "New Design" Bulkhead Templates? Gene Neill at 4:59am 02.10.21 Yes it is an interesting design. It hides wiring well, I'm not to sure it does a lot structurally b
Managing the Mal de Mer? Will Gilmore at 4:32am 02.10.21 Growing up around boats, I was never sea sick. One of the few people I knew who had never succumb t
Managing the Mal de Mer? kloudie1 at 4:05am 02.10.21 Good tip on the Zofran.. I have not tried it for seasickness.. Have used the Scopolamine patches mor
Managing the Mal de Mer? kappykaplan at 2:49am 02.10.21 I'd tell the Scouts to take seasickness meds with dinner the night before and again with breakfast t
Best orbital sander? (I've got 11 bottoms to paint!) danstanford at 1:38am 02.10.21 If you've really got 11 boats to do, get a orbital sander that runs on compressed air. Much lighter
Basic Fuse rating question Johnb at 11:07pm 02.09.21 The behavior of fuses as they are blowing is a vast topic. The most important thing is that the elec
Managing the Mal de Mer? Tally Ho at 11:06pm 02.09.21 I took some you people from work out for a sail last year...I noticed that one of the sweet, very pr
Broker Autopilot Wheel Drive Tally Ho at 10:57pm 02.09.21 I did a rebuild of my old RayMarine ST4000 (the black one) over the winter...mostly the motor and so
Managing the Mal de Mer? jon hansen at 10:22pm 02.09.21 well, you asked: i demand that they .......... let me know, i can help do not go below, ever do not
Managing the Mal de Mer? Charlie Jones s/v Tehani at 9:05pm 02.09.21 My ex and myself always just slide a thin slice of ginger root twix cheek and gum. SHe was prone, me
Performance with a keel markwbird at 9:05pm 02.09.21 The Olson 25 is a nice choice. Lots of them out there for under 10k well equipped.
Possible new 26.5 owner Orbweaver at 8:58pm 02.09.21 I guess you'll have to wait for pics until I get home, all I have right now is my cell phone and I d
Considering a 26X Orbweaver at 8:47pm 02.09.21 Well, the Mac wasn't meant to be. I found a Hunter 26.5 for half the price in better condition. than
3GM30F runs rough when starting Stu Jackson at 8:36pm 02.09.21 Have you had an opportunity to start her from cold again?
Basic Fuse rating question twistedskipper at 8:16pm 02.09.21 Amps are amps. 10 amps at 12v hits the fuse the same as 10 amps at 120v. The power is way different
Precision closing down Ach616 at 8:04pm 02.09.21 The retirement is a bit hidden on the precisionboatworks.com website, and referencing the informatio
Fusing to busbar Ward H at 7:25pm 02.09.21 "Perhaps the best thing would be to replace the ANL fuse with an MRBF fuse block (see photo) attache

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